River first opened for 2020/21 fishing season on 1/6/2021.  new russian river angler information signs are posted.  click here for the story

getting ready for steelhead in the classroom 2021.  We are looking for 3-5 coaches for 2021. 
let karl joost know if you are interested:  joosts@pacbell.net.  

10/29 - Last evening casting clinic for 2020.  Next clinic 11/7/2020 12 noon. 

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Magazines and stories:

the venturing angler

Tail Flyfishing Magazine

Hatch Magazine

CUrrent 2020 digital maGazine

American angler magazine

Who needs a reason to fish?  a short story by john gierach

The longest Silence  The title essay on permit fishing from Thomas McGuane's 1999 book

10 PART FLYCASTING INSTRUCTIONAL SERIES: 
​ONE ON ONE WITH JOAN WULFF
One of the greatest casters of all-time, Joan Wulff shares her secrets to becoming a successful flycaster for life.
Progressing very quickly from basic introduction to advanced techniques, these new movies offer useful tips for anglers of all skill levels.

June/July 2020 evening float tube fishing spring lake - Barich and Baker

Photos of release of steelhead fry release on april 8 by Three second and third grade classes at Apple Blossom School in Sebastopol.    Release was on Dutch Bill Creek.  RRFF member Tom Greer is the coach.  Teachers are Amy McLoone, Meg Scherfee and Lisa Schulman.

February 2020 Cioppino dinner, photos by Elvin Gines (about 80 photos!)
Loads of fun, 119 attended, Great Food, lots of great raffle and silent auction items.

                            Who Are Russian River Fly Fishers? 
People of all ages who enjoy fly fishing, located in Sonoma County, California.  The club's roots go back to the summer of 1976 in Norm Sutcliffe's sporting goods store in downtown Santa Rosa.
        Activities:
  • The Club offers outings throughout the year to various nearby locations (click on "Club Calendar & Trip Signups").  Outings offer good fellowship and a chance to learn and share fishing experiences.  
  • The Club's fly casting pond (100'x 180' x 18") was dedicated in May of 1986.  Club members meet at the pond to practice and to offer free instruction to those wanting to improve their casting skills.  The pond, open to the public, is one of only four public ponds in the state.  
  • Club meetings in Santa Rosa offer fly tying, member fishing reports and discussion, a great raffle, and a featured guest speaker who is often a well known angler.
  • Additional activities include a monthly women's group outing, fly tying meeting, day fisher group outing and an annual Cioppino Dinner Fundraiser. 

    Primary Objectives of the club:
  • To advance, promote, practice and teach the art of angling with artificial flies.
  • To encourage the members and fisher persons everywhere to practice the high standards of sportsmanship long associated with fly fishing.
  • To promote conservation and protection of wild game fish